Man kicked by Orlando police officer to be charged, state attorney says

The state will file at least four charges against Noel Carter

The state said Friday that there is sufficient evidence to pursue charges of battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence and resisting an officer without violence against Noel Carter. Bob Kealing (@bobkealingwesh) has the story.

Man kicked by Orlando police officer to be charged, state attorney says

Charges will be filed against a man who was repeatedly kicked by an Orlando police officer, according to the State Attorney's Office.

The state said Friday that there is sufficient evidence to pursue charges of battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence and resisting an officer without violence against Noel Carter.

According to Carter and police reports, he was also shocked with a Taser and pepper sprayed repeatedly by Cruz and Officer Charles Mays. The officers were temporarily reassigned shortly after the video was released.

“As our client was sitting passively on the ground,” said Carter’s attorney, Natalie Jackson. “You don’t have to look at the totality to see the abuse that was done.”

Carter denied allegations that he resisted arrest and punched an officer. The incident began when officers approached Carter and a woman downtown on the night of June 4.

Chief John Mina responded to the allegations, saying the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating, and his own department is conducting an internal investigation. He also urged citizens not to rush to judgement based solely on the witness' video.